Eastern Group Psychotherapy Society
Professional Discussion Group
"Mirroring, Bridging, and Survival"
Robert J. Marshall, PhD
Dr. Marshall will discuss the prevalence and significance of mirroring in psychotherapy, human
relations, animals, and in nature. He will provide evidence from social, cognitive, and neuro-sciences that will
suggest that there is a biological underpinning for terms such as bridging, joining, empathy, resonance, etc.
Mirroring may be considered to be a basic need and a default mechanism that has significant survival value.
From Marshall's point of view, transference, countertransference, projective identification, and
reenactment become more valid and meaningful in individual and group therapy. Finally, Dr. Marshall will
propose that mirroring not only enhances treatment, but can contribute to therapists' well-being and
survival. Audience questions and discussion will be welcomed.
Robert J. Marshall, Ph.D. is a training and supervising analyst on the faculty of The center for Modern Psychoanalysis. He
is a Diplomate in Clinical Psychology, ABPP and had been chair of the Publications Committee of Division 39 of the
American Psychological Association. He has authored over 30 professional articles and chapters during his experience in
the U.S. Army, Veterans Administration, a residential center for delinquents, and clinical practice. He has authored
"Resistant Interactions: Child, Family. and Therapist", and with Simone V. Marshall, Ph.D. he has co-authored :The
Transference- Countertransference Matrix: The Emotional-Cognitive Dialogue in Psychotherapy, Psychoanalysis, and
Supervision". Dr. Marshall is in private practice in New York City.
Friday, May 1, 2009 – 7:00 – 8:30 PM (On-site Registration 6:30- 7:00 PM)
St. Vincent’s Hospital, Cronin Auditorium; 170 W 12th Street, bet 6th & 7th Avenues
For specific information about the program contact the Professional Discussion Group Co-Chairs, Ronnie Levine, PhD,
FAGPA, at 212 307-0079 ; rlih@aol.com or Claudia Arlo. LCSW, CGP at 917-575-0532; crda2@aol.com. For
Registration questions or to register by phone, contact the EGPS office, 631 385-0763 or egps@optonline.net.
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